Just got my new t5s!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by luvreefs23, Apr 27, 2008.

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  1. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Went out to salty critter on saturday and bought a 8x54watt tek fixture, tons of light. I am working on some pix, anyone else have this fixture? Wondering how they like it so far....
     
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  2. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Awesome!!!!!
     
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  3. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Awesome, I see you got the 8 bulb fixture, sweet!

    what bulb combo?

    And first impressions?
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I was looking into a new t5 lighting fixture also, how big is your tank?
     
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    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    i have the 6x39 with 3 acintic 3 white been really impressed so far, only issue i've had is i got them right after they came out and the end caps were crap, the new ones are alot better, mine have now been changed to this style
     
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  6. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    My tank is a standard 90....24 inches deep. I got 5 actinic and 3 white. Its really nice...pretty bright but my water has been slightly hazy since the tank has been up despite live sand and live rock with 10 gallons of old water from previous tank being added so the light isnt as crisp and bright in the tank. A few have said its a bacterial bloom but man how long does it last? Ill try to get pics 2nite
     
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